44 Bible Verses about Greetings

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Matthew 10:11-15

And into whatsoever city or town ye enter, inquire who in it is a worthy person, and there remain till ye leave the place. And when ye come into the house, salute them: and if the family be worthy, let your peace come upon it; but if they be not worthy, your salutation shall return to you.read more.
And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hearken to your words; when ye come out of that house or city, shake off the very dust of your feet: for I tell you verily, it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom and Gomorrha, in the day of judgement, than for that city.

Matthew 23:7

and the chief seats in the synagogues, and salutations in public assemblies, and to be called by men Rabbi, Rabbi.

Mark 12:38

And He said unto them as He was teaching them, Beware of the scribes, who love to walk in long robes, and salutations in public-places,

Luke 20:46

Beware of the scribes, who affect to walk in long robes, and love salutations in public places, and the chief seats in the Synagogues, and uppermost places at feasts;

Luke 11:43

Wo unto you pharisees; for ye love the chief seat in synagogues, and salutations in public places.

Matthew 5:47

and if ye embrace your brethren only, what do ye more than others? do not the publicans so likewise?

Matthew 26:49

and going directly up to Jesus, he said, Hail master, and kissed Him.

Matthew 28:9

And as they were going to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them and said, God save you. And they drew near and embraced his feet, and worshipped Him.

Mark 9:15

And immediately all the people, when they saw Him, were astonished; and running to Him, saluted Him.

Luke 1:39-41

Then Mary arose and went with speed into the hill-country, to a city of Juda, and came into the house of Zacharias, and saluted Elisabeth. And as soon as Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the child leaped in her womb, and Elisabeth was filled with the holy Spirit:

Acts 18:22

and landing at Cesarea, went up to Jerusalem, and after he had saluted the church, he went down to Antioch.

Acts 21:7

And we finishing our voyage, came down from Tyre to Ptolemais, and saluting the brethren stayed with them one day.

1 Thessalonians 1:1

Paul and Silvanus and Timothy to the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father, and in the Lord Jesus Christ. Grace be to you, and peace from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

Acts 15:23

and they wrote by their hand, as follows, The apostles and elders and brethren here to the Gentile brethren which are in Antioch, and Syria, and Cilicia, send greeting.

Acts 23:26

Claudius Lysias to the most excellent governor Felix sendeth greeting.

Romans 1:1-7

Paul a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God, (which He had promised before by his prophets in the holy scriptures) concerning his Son, who was of the seed of David according to the flesh,read more.
but powerfully declared to be the Son of God, according to the spirit of holiness, by his resurrection from the dead, even Jesus Christ our Lord; by whom we have received grace and apostleship to preach the obedience of faith for his name's sake, to all nations; among whom are ye also the called of Jesus Christ; to all that are in Rome beloved of God, called and holy: grace be to you, and peace from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Corinthians 1:1-3

Paul, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother, to the church of God which is in Corinth, even to them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, and called to be saints, with all that in every place call upon the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, who is both their Lord and ours; grace and peace be to you from God our Father, and from our Lord Jesus Christ.

2 Corinthians 1:1-2

Paul an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, to the church of God which is at Corinth, and all the saints that are in Achaia: grace be to you, and peace from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

Galatians 1:1-5

Paul an apostle (not from men, nor by man, but by Jesus Christ, and God the Father, who raised Him from the dead), and all the brethren that are with me, to the churches of Galatia: grace be to you and peace from God the Father, and from our Lord Jesus Christ,read more.
who gave himself for our sins, that He might deliver us from the present evil world, according to the will of our God and Father: to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

Ephesians 1:1-2

Paul an apostle of Jesus Christ, by the will of God, to the saints, who are at Ephesus, even the faithful in Christ Jesus; grace be to you and peace from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

Philippians 1:1-2

Paul and Timothy, servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus, which are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons: grace be unto you, and peace from God our father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

Colossians 1:1-2

Paul an apostle of Jesus Christ, by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, to the holy and faithful brethren in Christ at Colosse: grace be to you and peace from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

2 Thessalonians 1:1-2

Paul and Silvanus and Timothy to the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father, and in the Lord Jesus Christ; grace be to you and peace from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Timothy 1:1-2

Paul an apostle of Jesus Christ by the appointment of God our Saviour, and the Lord Jesus Christ our hope, to Timothy my true son in the faith, be grace, mercy, and peace from God our Father, and Christ Jesus our Lord.

2 Timothy 1:1-2

Paul an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life in Christ Jesus, to Timothy my beloved son, grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father, and from Christ Jesus our Lord.

Titus 1:1-4

Paul a servant of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ, for promoting the faith of God's chosen people, and the knowledge of the truth which is according to godliness: in hope of eternal life, which God, who cannot lie, promised before all ages; and hath in his own times manifested his word, by the preaching, with which I was intrusted according to the commandment of God our Saviour:read more.
to Titus my son in the common faith, grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ our Saviour.

1 Peter 1:1-2

Peter an apostle of Jesus Christ to the strangers who are dispersed through Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, chosen according to the fore-knowledge of God, through sanctification of the Spirit, unto obedience, and to the sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ,---may grace and peace be multiplied unto you.

2 Peter 1:1-2

Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith with us, in the righteousness of our God, and of our saviour Jesus Christ: grace and peace be multiplied unto you, in the acknowledgement of God, and of Jesus our Lord;

Ephesians 6:23-24

Peace be to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. Grace be with all that love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen.

Romans 16:3-27

Salute Priscilla and Aquila my fellow-laborers in Christ Jesus: (who for my life exposed their own; to whom not I only give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles:) and the church in their house. Salute my beloved Epenetus, who is the first-fruits of Achaia unto Christ.read more.
Salute Mary, who took much pains on our account. Salute Andronicus and Junias my kinsmen, and my fellow-prisoners, who are men of note among the apostles, and who were in Christ before me. Salute Amplias my beloved in the Lord. Salute Urbanus, our fellow-laborer in Christ, and my beloved Stachys. Salute Apelles, a man approved in Christ. Salute those of the family of Aristobulus. Salute Herodion my kinsman. Salute those of the family of Narcissus, who are in the Lord. Salute Tryphena and Tryphosa, who are labouring in the Lord. Salute the beloved Persis, who hath laboured much in the Lord. Salute Rufus chosen in the Lord, and his mother and even mine. Salute Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermas, Patrobas, Hermes, and the brethren that are with them. Salute Philologus and Julia, Nereus and his sister, and Olympas, and all the saints that are with them. Salute one another with an holy kiss. The churches of Christ salute you. Now I exhort you, brethren, to mark those who cause divisions and offences, contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned: and avoid them; for such people serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by a soothing address and good words deceive the hearts of the innocent. For your obedience is come to the knowledge of all: and therefore I rejoice on your account; but yet I would have you wise to that which is good, and simple as to that which is evil. And the God of peace will soon bruise Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen. Timothy my fellow-laborer, and Lucius, and Jason, and Sosipater, my kinsmen, salute you. I Tertius, who wrote this epistle, salute you in the Lord. Gaius my host, and that of the whole church saluteth you. Erastus, the chamberlain of the city, and our brother Quartus saluteth you. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen. Now to Him that is able to establish you according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, (conformable to the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret in former times, but is now manifested, and made known to all nations by the writings of the prophets, according to the appointment of the eternal God, for the obedience of faith) to the only wise God be glory through Jesus Christ for ever. Amen.

1 Corinthians 16:19-24

The churches of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla, with the church in their house, salute you in the Lord with much affection: yea all the brethren salute you. Salute one another with an holy kiss. The salutation of me Paul I write with my own hand.read more.
If any one love not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be made a curse. Maran-atha. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen.

2 Corinthians 13:12-14

Salute one another with an holy kiss. All the saints salute you. May the favor of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communication of the Holy Spirit be with you all. Amen.

Philippians 4:21-23

Salute every saint in Christ Jesus. The brethren that are with me salute you: and all the saints here salute you, but especially those of Cesar's household. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.

Colossians 4:10-18

Aristarchus my fellow-prisoner saluteth you, and Marcus nephew to Barnabas, concerning whom ye have received orders; (if he come to you, receive him;) and Jesus who is called Justus: these are the only persons, who, of the circumcision, have been my fellow-laborers in the kingdom of God, and who were a comfort to me. Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, saluteth you; who always strives earnestly for you in his prayers, that ye may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God:read more.
for I bear him witness, that he is very zealous for you, and for those in Laodicea, and Hierapolis. Luke the beloved physician, and Demas, greeteth you. Salute the brethren in Laodicea; and Nymphas, and the church that is in his house. And when this letter has been read amongst you, cause it to be read also in the church of the Laodiceans; that ye may also read that from Laodicea. And say ye to Archippus, Look well to the ministry, which thou hast received of the Lord, that thou fulfil it. The salutation of me Paul, with my own hand. Remember my bonds. Grace be with you. Amen.

1 Thessalonians 5:25-28

Brethren, pray for us. Salute all the brethren with an holy kiss. I adjure you by the Lord, that this epistle be read to all the holy brethren.read more.
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.

2 Thessalonians 3:16-18

Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in all places. The Lord be with you all. The salutation of me Paul by my own hand, which is the token in every epistle; for so I write, "The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all." Amen.

2 Timothy 4:19-22

Salute Prisca and Aquila, and the family of Onesiphorus. Erastus staid at Corinth, and I left Trophimus sick at Miletus. Endeavour therefore to come to me before winter. Eubulus saluteth thee, and Pudens, and Linus, and Claudia, and indeed all the brethren.read more.
The Lord Jesus Christ be with thy spirit. Grace be with you all. Amen.

Titus 3:15

All that are with me salute thee. Salute them that love us in the faith. Grace be with you all. Amen.

Philippians 1:23-25

for I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ, which is much preferable: but to abide in the flesh is more necessary for you. And as I am confident of this, I know that I shall abide and shall continue with you all, for your improvement and the joy of your faith:

Hebrews 13:24-25

Salute all that preside over you, yea and all the saints. They of Italy salute you. Grace be with you all. Amen.

1 Peter 5:13-14

The church in Babylon, chosen together with you saluteth you, and so doth Marcus my son. Salute one another with a kiss of charity. Peace be with you all who are in Christ Jesus. Amen.

Luke 10:1-4

After these things the Lord appointed also seventy others, and sent them two and two before Him, into every city and place, whither He himself was about to come. And He said unto them, The harvest indeed is great, but the laborers are few: pray therefore to the Lord of the harvest, that He would send out workmen to his harvest. Go your ways: behold I send you forth as lambs in the midst of wolves.read more.
Carry neither purse, nor bag, nor shoes; and salute no one by the way.

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Luke 1:28

And when the angel came in to the room to her, he said, Hail, thou that art highly favoured; the Lord is with thee;

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